Blue Hills, Connecticut

Blue Hills is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,020.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 3,020 people, 1,008 households, and 782 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,022.8/km² (2,643.7/mi²). There are 1,044 housing units at an average density of 353.6/km² (913.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 9.80% White, 83.11% African American, 0.40% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 3.94% from two or more races. 4.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,008 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% are married couples living together, 28.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% are non-families. 19.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.29. In the town the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $48,859, and the median income for a family is $52,361. Males have a median income of $36,842 versus $30,972 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,618. 8.7% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.6% are under the age of 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older.